Recoil pad question

[ahfoxman]

Originally Posted by Ed Hardy

I have modified my gun safes to hold more guns, but also have laid down soft foam and then carpet on the bottom so the base has more "give". I think it is likely a combination of oil and storage maybe butt down on hard surfaces plus just age that does these old pads in. Storing barrel down makes sense though!

Ed

Originally Posted by Stan Hoover

Ed,

I like these layered pads and would let it on if it is in decent condition. I know a new pad would be softer, but then again putting Magnum loads through these aging treasures is maybe not advisable.

I purchased a Fox with this style pad and it is as hard as a rock, but I really don’t know that I can remove it unless I find an original.

Good Morning Stan,

I have a box or two of original soft sponges that were supplied to glue on. I should be out your way for my invite to hunt put and take pheasants at Central Penn in a few weeks. It will be a Saturday, and I will keep you posted when I find out which one. I use the long field towards the West with my track wheelchair. Keep in touch and Happy New Year, Tom

[Stan Hoover]

Originally Posted by Tom Kidd

Good Morning Stan,

I have a box or two of original soft sponges that were supplied to glue on. I should be out your way for my invite to hunt put and take pheasants at Central Penn in a few weeks. It will be a Saturday, and I will keep you posted when I find out which one. I use the long field towards the West with my track wheelchair. Keep in touch and Happy New Year, Tom

Thanks Tom,

I really appreciate your kind gesture, I would love to meet you guys.

Look forward to hearing from you!!

Stan Hoover

[Researcher]

The later JOSTAM Sponge Rubber Pads show the original S.A. Huntley patent date of Apr. 10, 1917, Patent No. 1,222,291 --

Patent No. 1,222,291 Apr. 10, 1917.jpg

actually granted after the Sponge Rubber pad was offered in the 1916 dated JOSTAM flyer I posted above which mentions a leather face.

JOSTAM 1916 02 Sponge-Rubber.jpg

The May 12, 1931, patent date shown on the late JOSTAM Sponge Rubber Pads, Patent No. 1,805,273, shows a base screwed onto the gun stock and other improvements to adjust the pad's resilience. Were any of those "improvements" actually included in the later pads?

Patent No. 1,805,273 sheet 1, May 12,1931.jpg

Patent No. 1,805,273 sheet 2, May 12, 1931.jpg

[Will Gurton]

Dave,

The original pad I removed from the 1923 gun only had the 1917 Pat date.

I could not find a like replacement and moved forward with the project with the 1931 Pat info also.

There were no adaptations like those depicted in the Patent information for screws, screw holes, or hollowed out plug sections.

Only an original Red Rubber base sheet, a kraft gum sealed packet of brads, and the Rubber and Sponge Assembly that is shown.

Will